Leila Alcasid

In this Dutch name, the surname is van Eimeren-Alcasid, not Alcasid.

Leila Isabel van Eimeren–Alcasid (born 16 October 1997) is a Filipino-Australian singer-songwriter based in the Philippines. She is currently a contract artist under Star Magic and Star Music.^[1]

Leila Alcasid
Background information
Birth name	Leila Isabel van Eimeren-Alcasid
Born	(1997-10-16) 16 October 1997 (age 26) Philippines
Genres	OPM, pop
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Years active	2017–present
Labels	Star Music Star Magic

Early years

Leila Isabel van Eimeren-Alcasid was born on 16 October 1997 in the Philippines to Filipino singer, songwriter, and actor Ogie Alcasid and Australian former beauty queen and actress Michelle van Eimeren.^[2] She has two younger siblings: sister Sarah,^[3] and half-brother Nate^[4] from her father's remarriage to actress and singer Regine Velasquez.

Alcasid spent her early childhood in the Philippines until moving to Australia when she was five years old following her parents' separation. She attended elementary school in St. Paul's Primary School and secondary school in Chevalier College and is reported to have always had an affinity for music. Into her first year in college in the University of Sydney, she had a deeper desire to get into singing and song-writing,^[5] which set the stage for her move to the Philippines.^[6]

Career

In early 2017, Alcasid moved back to the Philippines,^[7] wanting to take her music career more seriously under the guidance of her father Ogie. She and her dad started composing music together, and Alcasid began taking Filipino language lessons,^[7] to better connect with her fans and grow deeper in her Filipino roots.^[8] Her dad Ogie also took on the role of Leila's talent manager.^[9]

The media quickly took notice of Alcasid's return, and was announced to be part of ABS-CBN's 2018 Star Circle along with other young up-and-coming stars.^[10]

In January 2018, Star Music made its official announcement that it had signed Alcasid under its label,^[11] and her debut single, "Completely in Love," was released on February 23, which earned positive media reviews.^[12] The official music video was launched on Myx Philippines and Star Music's YouTube channel on 18 April 2018. She released two more standalone singles: "I'm Not" on 3 August 2018,^[13] and "Someday Paradise" on 18 January 2019.^[14]

In January 2020, Alcasid released the single "Better Weather," which served as the lead single of her first extended play of the same name.^[15] Better Weather was released on 7 February 2020 under Star Music's Tarsier Records.^[16] On 30 July, Alcasid released the song "Clouds" with producer Moophs on Semiluscent, the first extended play of Paradise Rising, the Philippines-based label of 88rising.^[17]

Personal life

Upon her 2017 move to the Philippines, Alcasid gained a massive Instagram following.^[7]

Alcasid is reported to have always been open and comfortable with her modern family setup,^[18] as her mother Michelle van Eimeren had always maintained close friendships with both her father Ogie and Velasquez.^[19] Alcasid currently resides with Ogie, Velaquez, and Nate in Metro Manila as she pursues her career in the Philippines while keeping constant communication with her mother's side of the family who are based in Sydney.^[20][18]

Since 2019, she has been dating rapper Curtismith.^[21]

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details

Title	Album details
Better Weather	Released: February 7, 2020 (PHL)^[16] Label: Tarsier Records Format: Digital download, streaming

References

1. Admin, Star Cinema. "Leila Alcasid to release this summer's freshest bop | Star Cinema". STAR CINEMA. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
2. "10 Things You Need to Know About Leila Alcasid | Preview.ph". Preview.ph. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
3. "Meet "Sarah Alcasid" The Gorgeous Daughter Of Ogie Alcasid!". sunnysidemanila.com. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
4. "Jollibee launches heartwarming mother-son TVC featuring Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez and Nate Alcasid - LionhearTV". lionheartv.net. 16 April 2018. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
5. "Cosmo.ph Spotlight: Leila Alcasid". cosmo.ph. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
6. "Welcome to Leila Land". Candymag.com. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
7. "Leila Alcasid's blossoming career - The Manila Times Online". manilatimes.net. 28 June 2017. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
8. "Leila Alcasid talks about her "big move" to Manila on the launch of her blog". gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
9. "UNCUT: Speechless Ogie in tears over daughter Leila's milestone". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
10. Anarcon, James Patrick. "Tony, Donny, Leila among new talents of Star Magic". Retrieved 28 May 2018.
11. "Ogie Alcasid's Daughter, Leila Alcasid, Signs As Contract Artist Of Star Music". Philippine News. 1 February 2018. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
12. "LOOK: LEILA ALCASID Shares Behind-The-Scene Photos From "Completely In Love" Music Video". Retrieved 28 May 2018.
13. "I'm Not – Single by Leila Alcasid". Apple Music. 3 August 2018. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
14. Zarzuela, Dyan (18 January 2019). "Leila Alcasid Just Released Your New Weekend Jam". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
15. Tabanera, Lily Grace (4 January 2020). "Leila Alcasid Just Released A New *Chill* Song Called 'Better Weather'". Cosmopolitan Philippines. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
16. "Better Weather by Leila Alcasid on Apple Music". 7 February 2020.
17. Savillo, Lia (1 October 2020). "88rising's New Label Paradise Rising Explores the Next Sound of Filipino Music". Vice. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
18. "Ogie Alcasid, Ibinunyag Na Dapat Sumusunod Ang Kanyang Anak Na Si Leila Sa Kanyang Asawang Si Regine". Trending News Portal. 2 February 2018. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
19. "Michelle Van Eimeren commends Regine Velasquez for being the 'best stepmom ever'". Retrieved 28 May 2018.
20. "As daughter leaves for PH, Michelle Van Eimeren has this reminder". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
21. Santos, Rhea Manila (28 June 2019). "Leila Alcasid confirms she is dating singer Curtismith". ABS-CBN Push. Retrieved 18 February 2022.